Thursday, December 29, 2016

The Salsa Cycles EXP Series Anything Cradle is designed to be a superior solution to the dry bag and strap or handlebar rolls that bikepacking enthusiasts have been accepting for years. The placement of the Anything Cradle holds your gear away from your bars. This creates room for cables and housing without fear of kinking, stressing, or otherwise damaging them. Your cockpit is free to remain adjusted as you prefer.

Materials - Nylon 6/6 composite cradle, 6061 forged aluminum arms

Construction Methods- Injection-molded cradle and forged arms

Features

Modular system, use our EXP Series Dry Bags for the perfect carrying system or your own dry bag with a ladder strap system

The EXP Series Dry Bag is tailored to fit the Anything Cradle, attached via a pair of our Anything Cradle Straps. Fully welded construction, maximum versatility, and clever hook and loop points for ease of attachment make this supremely useful dry bag a crucial part of your bikepacking set up.

Materials- 420D Nylon with TPU lamination and PU coating

Construction Methods- Fully welded-in construction

Dimensions – Length- 850mm, Diameter-200mm

Dry Bag Weight - 220 grams
Dry Bag Volume - 15 liters

Features

Slots and hook and loop for easy installation,

Slots for straps to keep bag from moving sided to side when installed

Waterproof welded-in design

EXP Series Anything Cradle Front Straps

Anything Cradle Straps are the perfect width for our Anything Cradle, but can also be used to strap stuff down on racks or wherever the heck you want to strap stuff. They cinch tight but easily release tension with a push of the buckle. Carry a couple with you for your planned or unplanned strapping needs.

Friday, December 23, 2016

Our Stocking Stuffer of the Day for the bicyclist in your life you has everything is our custom keychain! It's got our logo and "Define your life. Ride a bike.™" motto in white type on red background, plus it doubles as a bottle opener! Only $2.99 each! Of course, our bumper stickers (both large and small available) are FREE as always!

If you plan to visit for your last-minute shopping, remember that all three Century Cycles stores are open 10am-5pm on Friday, December 23, and 10am-3pm on Saturday, December 24! There's still time to find the best prices of the season at our "Oh What Fun It Is To Ride" Holiday Sale!

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Every bicyclist needs a portable multi-tool for quick mid-ride repairs and adjustments, and if they've already got one, well, they probably need a spare! Which brings us to our Stocking Stuffer bicycling gift idea of the Day!

The Topeak Hexus II multi-tool is ideal for both mountain bikers and roadies. It features: 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm Allen wrenches; Phillips and regular screwdrivers; a Torx T25 for disc brakes; a chain hook; a universal chain tool, and 14- and 15-gauge spoke wrenches. Packing more tools into its space-saving design, the sides of the Hexus II are actually two removable tire levers.

The first 2.3-mile phase of the East Rim Trail opened last fall. The Gimbel Foundation Fund grant will support Phase 2 of the project, which will measure approximately 6.5 miles when complete. Park trail crews and volunteers will work through the year to complete the project, with a goal of completion in December 2017.

Grant funds will also be used to hire a youth work crew, which will work next summer to assess and help restore some of the park's existing trails, using Sustainable Trail Design methods.

As children, socks under the Christmas tree were probably one of the WORST things to find. But as adults (especially adult CYCLISTS), they're one of our favorite gifts.

For riding in this season's cold weather, nothing beats the new 45NRTH Knee High Logo Socks. Light enough to not add bulk under your cycling shoes or boots, but heavy enough to keep cold feet at bay, the 45NRTH Knee High Logo Sock is made with a Merino Wool blend to wick moisture away from your feet, because dry feet are warm feet. Knee high coverage eliminates gaps in layers. Perfect for all manner of winter activities, from cycling and running, to hiking and cross-country skiing, to (if you must) scraping the ice off of your car's windshield.

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Today stocking stuffer gift idea for the bicyclist on your holiday shopping list is the coolest thing in multi-function headwear!

Changing weather conditions call for adaptable accessories, and the Endura Multitube is a virtual cycling chameleon. This fast-wicking stretch tube gives you endless possibilities for neck and face coverage as well as head coverage under a helmet. Wear it as a neck warmer, face mask, bandanna, or skullcap. Only $17.50 each, and available in a wide array of colors and patterns in the regular Endura Multitube or Endura MTB Multitube versions.

Monday, December 19, 2016

Our Stocking Stuffer of the Day keeps the smartphone close by and within view for the bicyclist on your holiday gift list!

The BiKASE Handy Andy smartphone holders feature a water-resistant enclosure with a touch-screen-compatible clear viewing area. They mount in either portrait or landscape mode with two sturdy velcro straps, on your stem or handlebar. Perfect for keeping tabs on your calls and messages and using your favorite activity tracking app.

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Our bicycling stocking-stuffer gift idea of the day is the Serfas Latte Combination Lock. Small and lightweight, it fits easily in a jersey pocket or bike bag. As the name implies, it's meant for quick jaunts into the coffee shop, or other "safe" stops. Uses a 4-digit non-resettable combination. Only $9.99 and in stock at all three Century Cycles stores. The perfect bike lock for keeping honest people honest!

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Our stocking stuffer and last-minute bicycling gift idea of the day is the NiteRider Swift 350 rechargeable headlight. At only $34.99, it takes away any excuses you may have still had to keep buying disposable batteries for your bike lights. Charge it in as little as 2 hours by plugging into any USB outlet, and get 90 minutes to over 21 hours of run time (depending on usage mode)!

It's small and light enough (only 82 grams) to stash in your jersey pocket or bike bag for emergencies, but bright enough for road riding, bike paths, even mountain biking! Easy to take on and off your handlebars with the attached flexible strap. Daylight Visible Flash (DVF) mode for 24-hour safety!

A dozen years ago, you would have paid 10 times this for a rechargeable headlight just as bright, and it would have been more than 10 times as heavy! Also available as a combo pack with the NiteRider Sabre 50 rechargeable taillight for only $59.99. Both in stock in all three Century Cycles stores!

Shawnee Hills Golf Clubhouse will be transformed into fat bike headquarters as we enjoy the cold Mother Nature has to offer. Race as an individual or grab a friend and enter as a two person relay, racing as many laps as you can in a short, fun, groomed course of double track and single track.

The celebration continues after the race with music, food and drink, fire, and fat bike try-its, so even if you aren’t racing come join in on the fun. All registered racers will also receive 1/2 price admission at Ray's MTB on race weekend!

A backup Rain/No-Snow date of Saturday, February 11, 2017 has been scheduled. The event will be held on that date if conditions don't allow it on Jan. 28. No refunds will be given if you registered for the original date and can't make the backup date!

Online registration opens Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 8:30am. For more details and to register, go to: http://bit.ly/2hpZjk8

Century Cycles will be there with our fat bike rental/demo fleet for FREE test-rides after the race. You can also rent one for use during the race! Please note that your race registration fee does NOT include a bike rental. To reserve a rental to use for the race, please call our Peninsula store at 330-657-2209.

Monday, December 12, 2016

The Adventure Cycling Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and empower people to travel by bicycle. Established in 1973 as Bikecentennial, they are the premier bicycle-travel organization in North America with more than 35 years of experience and 50,000 members.

You can help anyone inspired to travel by bicycle in many ways!

First, during their holiday campaign, you can give a Gift Membership to Adventure Cycling for half price!

Finally, know of a cyclist between the ages of 18 - 30 years old and interested in bicycle travel or looking to advance his or her outdoor leadership skills? Adventure Cycling's Young Adult Bike Travel Scholarship, in its 4th year, provides the training and resources for two young adults to embark on a lifetime of bike travel, whether they are new to bicycle touring or want to take on a leadership role. The application process is open until December 31, 2016: http://ow.ly/UYQzE

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

The folks at Knog, the quirky bike accessories company from down under in Australia, wanted to re-think the basic bicycle bell and come up with a better design. They arrived at the Oi- originally started as a Kickstarter campaign, but now IN STOCK in all three Century Cycles stores (Medina, Peninsula, and Rocky River)!

The Oi Bicycle Bell works great on flat-bar or drop-bar bikes. The low-profile design doesn't take up as much space on your bar as traditional bells, and the clear ring tone is an attention-getter on any street or trail.

Click here to buy online, or stop into one of our stores! Want more info? Check out the introductory video below (click here if it's not appearing for you):

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

A couple of years ago, the folks at Gear Junkie talked to some guys from fat bike pioneers Surly Bikes and Salsa Cycles about how the snow bike/fat bike concept started out as a fringe craze and evolved into the global phenomenon that it is today. Check out the video here if it's not appear above for you.

It's time once again for the newest annual bicycling tradition - the Global Fat Bike Day Ride! This year, Century Cycles is partnering up with FOR THE LUV OF FAT ... BIKES, a Facebook group created by local fat biking/snow biking enthusiasts, who have organized the ride.

This will be a fun, non-competitive event, a NO-DROP ride. We'll be providing some t-shirts and other prizes, plus prizes provided by the original fat bike makers, Surly Bikes!

Don't have a fat bike? All bikes are welcome on the ride, but if you'd like to try one out, we have Fat Bikes for Rent! We're offering them at a special rate of $45 for the day -- pick up on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning; return on Saturday afternoon or Sunday. Go to http://centurycycles.com/for/SnowBikeRental for details on the bikes, and call us at 330-657-2209 to make a reservation!

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Have you had your eye on a new bicycle, but been waiting for a better deal? We've donated NINE bicycles to the Akron Saves online auction, so now's your chance!

Bidding is open until 4:00pm on Friday, November 18, 2016. There's a wide range of bikes available, from road and mountain bikes, comfort and hybrid bikes, touring bikes, kid's and women's-specific bikes!

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

You should always wear sunglasses for eye protection while bicycling, whether you're riding day or night. But, are you having a hard time reading your bike computer or map? Tifosi Optics now has your answer!

They now have sunglasses available with built-in bifocal reading magnifiers! We have the Tifosi Tyrant 2.0 Reader sunglasses in stock with smoke lenses, and the Tifosi Veloce Fototec Reader sunglasses in stock with Fototec lenses that sense changing light conditions. Both feature +2.0 magnification in the reader lenses.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

PLEASE NOTE: The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail will be closed south of the intersection of Highland Road (and north of the intersection of Boston Mills Road) for a distance of about 4,100 feet, 7:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday from November 7, 2016 through January 15, 2017. There will be no detour available.

During this time, there may be a 2-week continuous closure, which will be announced later. The temporary closure is necessary for public safety while the Cuyahoga Valley National Park works to stabilize the bank of the Cuyahoga River along the trail.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Explore the world by bicycle. Discover the adventure that awaits you. Inspire others. Whether you are new to bicycle travel or looking to build your outdoor leadership skills, this program from the Adventure Cycling Association is here to help get you in the saddle and out on the road by providing classes and resources to young adults ages 18 to 30.

Each of their two scholarship tracks are designed to support riders of varying levels of experience and cover the cost of attending one of their education courses. In addition to providing transportation, accommodation, and course fees, Adventure Cycling will also hook you up with the right gear to plan your next adventure. Upon completion of the education courses, scholarship recipients will take what they’ve learned and apply it to an outreach activity to promote bicycle travel in their communities.

Intro to Bike Travel

Do you have dreams of going on a self-supported bicycle tour but aren't quite ready to hit the road? This award is for riders interested in attending one of the ACA's Intro to Road Touring courses. In addition to the course, one scholarship recipient will be outfitted with a new touring bicycle equipped with panniers and other touring gear. Apply for the Intro to Road Touring Scholarship

Outdoor Leadership

Already have bike travel experience and want to get more involved in outdoor leadership? This award is for riders interested in developing their tour-planning and leadership skills by attending the ACA's Leadership Training Course. In addition to the course, one recipient will also receive a $100 Cyclosource gift certificate and have the opportunity to take an additional self-contained tour of their choice. Apply for the Outdoor Leadership Scholarship

Contribute

The Young Adult Bike Travel Scholarship was developed in response to our members’ overwhelming enthusiasm and commitment to Adventure Cycling’s mission to inspire and empower people of all ages to travel by bicycle.